Clinical Standards Coordinator
Alachua CountyAbout the role
Posting number: FY26-17242
Department: Community Support Services
Division: Crisis Center
Job classification: Clinical Standards Coordinator
Posting type: Open
Categories: Miscellaneous
Summary
Master's degree in counseling, psychology or related mental health field and three years of mental health counseling and/or crisis intervention experience. A Post-Master's Education Specialist (Ed.S.) Degree is equivalent to the required education and one year of related work experience in suicide and crisis intervention. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience may be considered for trainee status.
Licensure in mental health, marriage and family counseling or any related mental health field is required within two years of employment.
A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.
Must successfully pass a Level 2 background check as specified by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. This positionrequires a screening through the Clearinghouse https://info.flclearinghouse.com.
This is a grant funded position. Employees are eligible for benefits but have no guarantee of permanent employment.
Examples of duties
This is responsible professional crisis intervention counseling work in the County's Crisis Center.Qualifications
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSAdvocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values.
Assigns caseloads and related duties, and coordinates activities of staff, volunteers, and graduate students in providing counseling services to assist clients with problems of emergency or crises nature.
Reviews case records and evaluates performance of staff members and recommends indicated action.
Participates in developing and implementing agency administrative policy.
Counsels clients individually and/or in groups on planned basis and in emergencies.
Provides in-service training for experienced workers in areas such as new policies, procedures, and regulations.
Represents department in community or in interagency activities.
Conducts and/or directs staff development programs.
Directs and assists volunteer and graduate student counselors in effective processing of immediate telephone and walk-in requests for assistance.
Continuously reviews current case load.
Counsels and refers clients to appropriate agencies or services in the co
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